–”The Closet Writer,” Roosevelt University`s non-credit writing course designed for writers unsure of their talents, begins Oct. 7. It will meet four consecutive Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roosevelt`s Downtown Campus, 430 S. Michigan Ave. The course fee is $55. To register, call 341-3637.
–The Sixth Annual Midwest Small Press and Literary Magazine Fair will be Oct. 7 and 8 at Chicago Circle Center, 750 S. Halsted St. For details call 996-2645.
–Maxine Chernoff and Anna Waldman will read from their recent books at Guild Books, 2456 N. Lincoln Ave. from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7. (525-3667)
–Anna Waldman will also read and perform her own work at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Illinois Room of Chicago Circle Center, 750 S. Halsted St. A free reception will follow. (996-2645)
–A discussion of ”The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, will be led by Suzanne Hales, North Shore book discussion leader, at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Book Stall, 50 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka. (446-8880)
–Robert Slayton, author of ”Back of the Yards: The Making of a Local Democracy,” will discuss his book as part of the Chicago Public Library`s series, ”Writers in Conversation,” at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 9. The free program will be held in the theater of the Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
(269-2891)
–Links Hall`s poetry readings continue at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 with Omnation Press/Salome at 3435 N. Sheffield Ave. (281-0824l
–The annual autographing of recently published books by members of Off Campus Writers` Workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Book Case, Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Rd., Wilmette. Authors include Betty Bates, Sue Sussman and Susan Weston. (328-7057)
–Andrew Greeley talks about his new book with Jerry Nemanic on Writing/
Chicago, Oct. 10 at 1p.m. on WBEZ-FM.
–The Jane Austen Society of North America will hold its first meeting of the season Oct. 11 at the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St. Tea will be served at 1:30 p.m. followed by a lecture on Elizabeth Gaskell`s novel
”Cranford” and a discussion of Gaskell`s novels. The meeting is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested. (761-0153 after 6 p.m.)
